Best Texas Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,030 private schools serving 330,425 students in Texas (there are 9,180 public schools, serving 5,427,157 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).

The average private school tuition is $10,706 for elementary schools and $12,114 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The best private schools in Texas include Liberty Christian School, Trinity Christian School and Rainard School for Gifted Students.

The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 41% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

58% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Fusion Academy Houston Galleria Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Sharp Academy Photo - National Honor Society

Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Middle School friends, community

Fusion Academy Austin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

St. Anthony Catholic High School Photo - St. Anthony is the only Catholic High School in San Antonio to partner with Microsoft to launch its Microsoft Innovative Program.

North Dallas Adventist Academy Photo - NDAA's Music Department is growing with the addition of band and orchestra for Middle School and Upper School students. All ages experience music education from PreK into Upper School.

Harvest Christian Academy Photo - Peter Pan, Jr.

Fusion Academy Houston The Woodlands Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.

Cornerstone Christian Schools Photo - Our beautiful 40 acre campus includes over 80 classrooms, including 6 Science Labs, 4 music rooms, 2 art rooms, and 2 libraries. We also have a state of the art Field House, 6 soccer fields, 3 baseball/softball fields, and 2 full sized Football/Soccer fields.

Lycée International de Houston - LIH Photo

Fusion Academy Plano Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.

Westbury Christian School Photo - Class of 2023 Graduation

Kingdom Collegiate Academies | Dallas Campus Photo

St. Jerome Catholic School Photo - All students, teachers, faculty and staff attend the annual Flag Ceremony. Held every September, the students are taught the importance of respecting our Flags, country and the men and women who fought for all of us.

Top Ranked Texas Private Schools by County (2024)

County

# Schools

# Students

% of K-12 Students in Private Schools

236

101

330

366

181

2,603

122

23,526

109

3,377

1,678

118

122

646

112

3,234

<1%

135

112

19,574

305

2,528

398

173

220

43,769

157

11,389

766

1,101

7,062

310

114

418

10%

10,250

329

3,507

610

14%

<1%

827

2,243

329

116

243

414

73,587

Harrison County

242

Hartley County

252

39%

3,952

225

4,545

<1%

429

<1%

367

140

16%

2,502

152

1,226

536

989

425

206

256

659

14%

321

174

3,117

2,539

327

220

3,418

10%

143

7,325

449

277

3,998

432

127

<1%

1,542

153

904

687

727

5,152

12%

Starr County

236

Tarrant County

156

26,024

794

1,399

125

19,089

246

448

<1%

2,225

13%

Walker County

1,046

Waller County

164

Washington County

649

11%

2,246

351

811

6,540

134

<1%

<1%

<1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Texas?

The best private schools in Texas include Liberty Christian School, Trinity Christian School and Rainard School for Gifted Students.

How many private schools are located in Texas?

2,030 private schools are located in Texas.

How much do private schools cost in Texas?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $10,706 for elementary schools and $12,114 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Texas?

Texas private schools are approximately 41% minority students (view national minority students).

What percentage of students in Texas go to private school?

6% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Texas?

58% of private schools in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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